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Blvd. Of Allies Ramp To 579 North Closing

UPDATED: 4:29 pm EDT August 1, 2008

Some northern commuters will have to find a new route out of the city.

PennDOT is closing the ramp from the westbound Boulevard of the Allies to northbound Interstate 579.

The ramp will stay closed through Aug. 30 while construction work is done on a bridge deck, PennDOT said.

Signs will be posted to guide drivers around the closure.

Here are PennDOT's suggested detours:

To northbound I-579/Route 28/I-279 (Parkway North)

  • Take or remain on I-376 (Parkway East) westbound
  • Follow to I-279 northbound
  • Cross the Fort Duquesne Bridge
  • Bear right, continuing on I-279
  • Follow signs for I-579, Route 28 or remain on I-279 northbound

    To Centre Avenue or Bigelow Boulevard from the Boulevard of the Allies
  • Make a right onto Jumonville Street
  • Follow Jumonville Street and make a left onto 5th Avenue
  • Follow 5th Avenue and make a right onto Washington Place
  • Follow signs to Centre Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard


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